The United States must continue to innovate at the speed of relevance to take us safely into the future. Nations, governments, and commercial airlines alike rely upon the aerospace industry to be robust and forward thinking in developing new capabilities. The workforce must have the desire and capability to translate technology into products and services that meet the ever-changing needs of commercial, civil and government needs. In this interactive session, aerospace industry leaders will discuss what knowledge, skills, and abilities are required from engineers and technical experts to meet these demands. The audience will hear tips and experiences from those who have journeyed down this path and will learn what it takes to be an engineer in the future of aerospace.